Bangladesh Fire Service

Tongi deaths call for stronger safeguards for firefighters

The incident again exposes negligence in protecting those risking their lives to save others

Prioritise the well-being of our protectors

Firefighters must have proper compensation, health insurance, and safety gear

102, the new hotline number of fire service

Fire Service and Civil Defence has introduced new hotline number 102 for any fire related emergency service

Fire service: Ill-fitted for tricky city fires

Unplanned urbanisation over the last decade has worsened fire risks in the cities, but firefighters have not been given additional training and proper equipment so they can deal with the heightened threats and the changing nature of fire incidents.

Fire Service deploys hi-tech robot for the first time in Sitakunda

Bangladesh Fire Service deployed fire-fighting robots for the first time to extinguish the Sitakunda fire.

In Sitakunda, a Nightmare Comes True

Deadly depot blast exposes the poor state of industrial safety in Bangladesh

“9 firefighters haven't died in any incident in recent times”

Deaths of nine firefighters have been confirmed in the fire at Chattogram's BM Container Depot, according to Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense.

Introduce annual fire safety clearance

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the fire department to inspect high-rises, and commercial buildings every year and issue fire safety certificates.

June 5, 2022
June 5, 2022

“9 firefighters haven't died in any incident in recent times”

Deaths of nine firefighters have been confirmed in the fire at Chattogram's BM Container Depot, according to Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense.

April 2, 2019
April 2, 2019

Introduce annual fire safety clearance

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the fire department to inspect high-rises, and commercial buildings every year and issue fire safety certificates.